Dogs are loyal, loving and fun pets. Although we always say that it is infinitely better to adopt an animal than to buy it, you may want a purebred dog for some reason. Yorkshire terriers are very intelligent and enjoy being around their family, which is why they are quite popular. If you are considering bringing a Yorkshire terrier home, make sure you are ready to take responsibility, and of course, educate yourself well before making a decision.
Search in shelters or shelters
Not all shelter dogs are mongrels, as there are more and more purebred dogs in animal shelters . The main reason is that the owners are not informed about the character and needs of the animal and, consequently, end up abandoning it. Other times the owner is an elderly person, so when he dies he has no one to leave his pet with.
Therefore, a good idea would be that you ask in the protectors, shelters and kennels of your locality before buying it anywhere.
Breed breeders or shelters
If you can’t find a Yorkshire terrier in shelters, another option is professional breeders or breed shelters. In the case of breeders, you will need to make sure that they are licensed and, of course, that they take the responsibility of raising animals seriously.
Therefore, you should ask how long they have been raising Yorkshire, if they have documents that certify the pedigree or if the pets are vaccinated. You should also ask to see the entire litter to check that the family is doing well and that the puppies have not been weaned too early.
Another option is breed shelters. These rescue centers look for a home for Yorkshire terrors who have been abandoned or abused. In addition, although you will not be able to access the pedigree of the dog, since many are mixed breed, you will be saving the life of an animal that needs it. He will surely reward you with his unconditional love.
Think if it is the right breed for you
Although Yorkshire dogs are great dogs, there are certain factors that you will need to take into account. They are a very territorial breed, so they tend to bark quite a bit. This is great if you are looking for a guard dog, but not ideal if you want a quiet dog. However, with good training it is possible to control the barking.
On the other hand, the Yorkshire coat requires a lot of care. You will need to groom him regularly and brush him properly. Also, small breed dogs often have health problems such as hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia or collapses of the trachea.
What size are you going to choose?
A healthy adult Yorkshire terrier should weigh between two and three kilos. In addition, miniature Yorkshire are dogs that have been bred specifically for their size, so they usually do not reach two kilos.
You must bear in mind that miniature Yorkshire terriers tend to have health problems , so the expenses at the vet could be higher.
